As you probably know by now, Paul & Lexie Houk's home burned last night. It is most likely a total loss. We are so sorry to hear this news!

Based on the number of text messages I have received this morning, I know we are all eager to help our friends.

Below are 3 ways to help.

1. Right now, they need food & clothes.

We are collecting gifts cards of any amount to TJMaxx, Target, Old Navy, or FoodCity.
You can drop them off before Sunday at Southern Provision Insurance (1458 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303), where Mike & Payton work. Or you can give them to Mike & Vanessa Ball this Sunday.

2. In the future, they will need more financial help.

We have a Benevolence Fund for times like these. We plan to give to them.
You can give to this fund as well. Any amount you give will be included in what we give to them. And anything given will be tax-deductible.
You can give online. Click this link. Toggle down to Benevolence Fund. And give.
Or you can give on Sunday through check. Write Benevolence Fund in the memo section.

Pray.

Moments like these are jarring & hard in a number of ways.
We join with Paul & Lexie in praising God they were unharmed!
We pray for God to supply all their needs, comfort them, & protect them from fear.

Psalm 34:17–18 steadies us, When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears & delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted & saves the crushed in spirit.

Thank you for any & all help you are able to provide!